Major franchise returns and book adaptations shape the 2027 theatrical calendar, with high-profile releases spanning fantasy epics, action sequels, and literary adaptations scheduled throughout the year.
The 2027 Theatrical Landscape
- Major franchise sequels return, including The Beekeeper 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
- Literary and video game adaptations take center stage, featuring Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew and Wes Ball’s live-action The Legend of Zelda.
- High-profile directors helm major projects, including Michael B. Jordan directing The Thomas Crown Affair and Mike Flanagan taking on The Exorcist: Martyrs.
Fantasy Adaptations and Heists Arrive in January
The year opens on January 15, 2027, with the fantasy adaptation Children of Blood and Bone, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and starring Thuso Mbedu as sorceress Zélie Adebola. That same day brings Jason Statham back as wanted criminal Adam Clay in The Beekeeper 2, directed by Timo Tjahjanto.
Also releasing on January 15, 2027, Fernando Meirelles directs The Take, pairing Robert Pattinson as a former Army captain with Denzel Washington as a criminal mastermind planning a Manhattan bank heist.
Nicolas Cage reprises his role as international arms trafficker Yuri Orlov in Lords of War, releasing on January 22, 2027, alongside Bill Skarsgård playing his son Anton. Peter Atencio directs the live-action animated hybrid Animal Friends on the same date, while Robert Vince reboots the sports canine franchise with Air Bud Returns.
Animated Tentpoles and Fantasy Prequels Arrive in February
February brings animated and live-action tentpoles starting with Ice Age: Boiling Point on February 5, 2027, featuring returning voice cast members Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary. Takashi Doscher directs the near-future corporate thriller Karōshi on the same date, starring Teo Yoo.
Greta Gerwig directs the fantasy prequel Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew on February 12, 2027, starring David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell alongside Emma Mackey as the future White Witch. Closing out the month on February 26, 2027, Benson Lee directs K-Pop: The Debut, starring Ji-young Yoo in a story co-produced with HYBE America.
Horror and Blockbusters Arrive in March
Michael B. Jordan pulls triple duty directing, producing, and starring in The Thomas Crown Affair remake on March 5, 2027. Horror returns on March 12, 2027, with Mike Flanagan directing The Exorcist: Martyrs, starring Scarlett Johansson as a New York City detective tracking satanic serial killers.
Jeff Fowler returns to direct Sonic the Hedgehog 4 on March 19, 2027, bringing back Jim Carrey as Dr. Eggman alongside new cast addition Kristen Bell as Amy Rose. Closing March on March 26, 2027, Grant Sputore directs Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, adding Sam Neill and Kaitlyn Dever to the MonsterVerse.
Illumination and Nintendo Films Debut in April
Illumination debuts Not Alone on April 16, 2027, focusing on scientists played by Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez. Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, and Bill Pullman return for Spaceballs: The New One on April 23, 2027, directed by Josh Greenbaum. Nintendo’s fantasy franchise makes its live-action debut with Wes Ball’s The Legend of Zelda on April 30, 2027, starring Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda.
| Film Title | Release Date | Director | Genre / Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children of Blood and Bone | January 15, 2027 | Gina Prince-Bythewood | Fantasy Adaptation |
| The Beekeeper 2 | January 15, 2027 | Timo Tjahjanto | Action Sequel |
| Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew | February 12, 2027 | Greta Gerwig | Fantasy Prequel |
| The Legend of Zelda | April 30, 2027 | Wes Ball | Live-Action Video Game Adaptation |
Summer Romances and Thrillers
Yulin Kuang directs the Emily Henry book adaptation Beach Read on May 7, 2027, starring Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger. Curry Barker directs the horror-comedy Anything But Ghosts on the same date, while Ian Tuason directs Paranormal Activity 8 on May 21, 2027.
